"Follow me."

We celebrate today, St. Matthew, the tax collector. In this calling, we celebrate the power of God's mercy while meeting with a collaborative soul. Matthew, as Levy, the tax collector, abandoned earthly wealth and dishonest practices to follow Jesus. By calling Matthew to follow him, Jesus summons every sinner to stay away from sin and earthly gain to receive a greater treasure. Matthew became one of the twelve apostles and wrote the first Gospel. He died a martyr’s death and inherited the treasure of heaven. Let's listen to Jesus: "Follow me."

All heavenly powers, pray for us!

Fr. Georges sac